RUSSELL, Bertrand History of the World in epitome (For use in Martian infant schools). London: Gaberbocchus Press. 1962.
16mo. Original gold paper wrappers; ll.12, with illustrations by Franciszka Themerson; slight toning to upper edge of front cover, near fine.
Limited edition. Signed by Bertrand Russell to title page. Rare; we have never seen another signed copy. Printed as part of the celebrations for Russell's 90th birthday, this is the great philosopher and pacifist's twenty-one word response to the Cuban Missile Crisis: "Since Adam and Eve ate the apple, man has never refrained from any folly of which he was capable".
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